M.Sc. and Ph.D. Petroleum Chemistry

Energy security will shape economic and political policy decisions in the coming decades. Our graduates will drive research into new energy possibilities. They will receive in-depth theoretical and industrial knowledge and new methodologies to drive research into new energy sources and possibilities. As the opportunities created by Nigeria's restructuring of the downstream petrochemical sector begin to attract more investments in processing, refining and distribution of petroleum products, graduates of our program will be lending their experience to achieving global energy demands and securing our planet. 

Entry Qualification:

• M.Sc.: A B.Sc. degree in Petroleum Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related discipline is required.
• Ph.D.: A M.Sc. degree in Petroleum Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related discipline is required.

Duration:

• M.Sc., 3 semesters
• Ph.D., 6 semesters

Sample Programs of Study

M.Sc. in Petroleum Chemistry: Oil & Gas Chemistry Concentration

Core

• CHE 811 Natural Gas Production & Conversion Technologies (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 812 Petroleum Exploration & Enhanced Oil Recovery (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 860 Petroleum Geochemistry (3 Credit Hours)

Required

• CHE 810 Petrochemistry & Oil Refinery (4 Credit Hours)
• CHE 820 Advanced Organic Chemistry (4 Credit Hours)
• CHE 830 Advanced Instrumental Analysis (4 Credit Hours)
• CHE 870 Oil & Gas Management (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 890 Environmental Remediation (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 898 Research Methodology & Seminars (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 899 Thesis (6 Credit Hours)

Electives

• CHE 891 Computational Chemistry (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 840 Corrosion Chemistry (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 880 Special Topics in Petroleum Chemistry (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 881 Special Topics in Petrochemicals (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 821 Physical Chemistry in Oil & Gas Industry (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 831 Petroleum Law (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 841 Advanced Hydrocarbon Chemistry (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 850 Green Chemistry in Petrochemical Processes (3 Credit Hours)

M.Sc. in Petroleum Chemistry: Petrochemicals & Polymer Chemistry Concentration

Core

• CHE 822 Advanced Petrochemical Technology (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 823 Advanced Polymer Technology (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 850 Green Chemistry in Petrochemical Processes (3 Credit Hours)

Required

• CHE 810 Petrochemicals & Oil Refinery (4 Credit Hours)
• CHE 820 Advanced Organic Chemistry (4 Credit Hours)
• CHE 830 Advanced Instrumental Analysis (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 870 Oil & Gas Management (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 890 Environmental Remediation (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 898 Research Methodology & Seminars (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 899 Thesis (6 Credit Hours)

Electives

• CHE 891 Computational Chemistry (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 840 Corrosion Chemistry (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 880 Special Topics in Petroleum Chemistry (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 881 Special Topics in Petrochemicals (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 821 Physical Chemistry in Oil & Gas Industry (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 831 Petroleum Law (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 841 Advanced Hydrocarbon Chemistry (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 850 Green Chemistry in Petrochemical Processes (3 Credit Hours)

Ph.D. in Petroleum Chemistry

• CHE 910 Special Topics in Petroleum Chemistry (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 911 Shale Gas Chemistry (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 912 Biofuel (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 920 Special Topics in Petrochemical Technology (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 921 Advanced Organic Chemistry II (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 940 Advanced Catalysis (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 960 Advanced Petroleum Geochemistry (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 996 PhD Seminar 1 (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 997 PhD Dissertation Proposal (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 998 PhD Seminar 2 (3 Credit Hours)
• CHE 999 PhD Dissertation

It is important to note that while we value the need for Ph.D. students to actively undergo the coursework requirements of the program, satisfactory completion of coursework is not the primary objective of the doctoral program.

Each student must demonstrate mastery of their specific area of interest, write & publish quality articles in credible peer-reviewed journals & conference proceedings, and produce a quality original dissertation that contributes to the existing body of knowledge.

The program is rigorous but provides flexible timing for busy professionals to advance their careers.

We have three modes of payment plan:
    •    Monthly payment plan
    •    Quarterly payment plan
    •    Full payment

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